as she steps in
for a heartbeat of wings
she is cloaked in the scent of the night
The poem was created on August 1, 2024, visualized by DALL-E and Microsoft Designer in a minimalistic, stylized, and simple manner. The wingbeat here symbolizes a brief poetic moment.
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What Does the Night Smell Like?
The night as a time span or astronomical phenomenon actually has no inherent scent. It is simply the absence of sunlight on a part of the Earth’s surface.
The scent of the night, a fleeting poem written in invisible ink on the pages of darkness. It is not a tangible entity but a symphony of molecules that come to life under the cover of shadows. When the sun sets and the world comes to rest, an olfactory narrative unfolds, chapter by chapter.
There’s the overture of the cooling air, a touch of freshness that sweeps away the day’s heat. Dewdrops gather on blades of grass and leaves, their delicate fragrance a reminder of the moment’s transience. Night-blooming flowers open their chalices, sending out alluring scents—enticing messages to invisible pollinators.
On some nights, the earthy smell of damp soil mixes in—a whisper of hidden worlds beneath our feet. Wood smoke from distant chimneys traces ethereal patterns in the air, carrying stories of warmth and comfort.
The city breathes differently at night. Its smells, a chaotic jumble during the day, rearrange themselves anew. A hint of asphalt, the echo of past footsteps, blends with the metallic breath of resting machines—surpassed by a mélange of food aromas. Amidst it all, barely perceptible, the sweet scent of late-summer linden trees—a promise of nature within the urban landscape.
Each night composes its own scent concert, a fleeting composition of memories and expectations. We breathe in these invisible notes, and for a moment, we are one with the darkness—carried by a perfume that no one will ever bottle. The scent of the night—a mystery that reveals itself only to those who pause and listen, with closed eyes and open senses.
But all too often, we don’t pay attention—especially since the modern world is not stingy with smells. Nowadays, people are even perfumed and groomed while exercising.